Parental Factors as a Predictor of Student Educational Aspirations
Presenter Hometown
Whitley City, KY
Major
Psychology
Department
Psychology
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Dan Florell
Mentor Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Hansman, Steven J., "Parental Factors as a Predictor of Student Educational Aspirations" (2018). University Presentation Showcase Event. 49.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2018/undergraduate/49
Abstract
There are many factors that affect a student’s decision to pursue further education. Finding out which factors closely correlate to a student pursuing that education is important to know. Educators and leaders can use this information to push for better policy and institute better practices to benefit education. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between different parental factors and how they relate to a student’s educational aspirations. The study tested the hypothesis that parental educational involvement at home, parental educational involvement at school, parental supportive messages, and authoritative parenting style are all significant predictors of educational aspirations. Participants (n = 158) were high school students who completed a questionnaire.
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Parental Factors as a Predictor of Student Educational Aspirations
There are many factors that affect a student’s decision to pursue further education. Finding out which factors closely correlate to a student pursuing that education is important to know. Educators and leaders can use this information to push for better policy and institute better practices to benefit education. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between different parental factors and how they relate to a student’s educational aspirations. The study tested the hypothesis that parental educational involvement at home, parental educational involvement at school, parental supportive messages, and authoritative parenting style are all significant predictors of educational aspirations. Participants (n = 158) were high school students who completed a questionnaire.
